
The next day, as usual Ryder set off for the factory on foot. Not to forget he invited Zafran to come with him because this was his purpose to invite the man.
Everyone who saw Ryder immediately greeted me kindly, let alone the women consisting of mothers and girls who were happy to see the whereabouts of the man.
Not to forget Zafran also became the center of attention of everyone. Many immediately ask Ryder about who the man is, and Ryder only replies that Zafran is her younger brother.
"Why are they like that?" zafran asked in astonishment as he walked away from the crowd.
Just this time he saw there were women who were openly flirting with men. Not seductive in the sense of the bed scene, but more to the joke alone. If in the city, then the women will only whisper and not say directly.
"That's how it is to live in the village, Zaf. They all had an open mind, and it was common to joke like that. Because it is also their friendship bond is very close. But there are also good and bad human beings, just like anywhere else" Ryder replied.
Zafran nodded in understanding. Since childhood, he never lived in the village. If you visit the house of Papa Mahen, he only spent time at home, never played to the nearby villages.
Arriving at the factory, Ryder immediately brought Zafran to look around all the places, as well as discuss about the development plan that he would do.
Zafran listens to Ryder's plans seriously. Although he was still not sure if he would allow his brother to stay in this place, but he would still help what the man would do.
Not long after, Bayu came while carrying some reports that must be given to Ryder. He joined them after he finished reporting all his work.
"Well, this is where I was almost hit by a beam" Ryder said upon arriving at the workplace accident.
Zafran frowned in surprise because he did not know about it. "What happened?" He asked while looking at the place.
Ryder then recounts what happened a few days ago, which almost cost him his life if he was really hit by the beam.
"Wait, where are you going?" ryder asked as he watched Zafran rise to the top of the hook to tie the block, having finished telling the whole story.
Zafran just kept quiet while continuing to go up to the top. Somehow he felt strange when he heard Ryder's story, how could the beam hook be broken just like that?
"Huh, right my guess," murmured Zafran when he was on the top and saw the beam hook. It seems clear that the hook was cut by someone, and not just broken.
Zafran then came back down when he saw it, making Ryder and Bayu immediately stared with question marks.
"What's wrong, did you see something?" ask Ryder.
Zafran glanced at Bayu who was also looking at him, then looked back at Ryder. "Have you checked the hook directly?" He pointed towards the top, the place where he had ascended earlier.
Rayder nodded his head. "They've checked it, and the hook is already fragile."
Zafran fell silent upon hearing Ryder's reply. The man says they are, meaning Ryder does not see him directly but assigns others.
"Yes, Zafran. The hook is old and old, it has never even been replaced. That's why it's fragile and it's dropping the beams. Fortunately Ryder was not hit," continued Bayu. "But, is there anything suspicious?" He then asked with a curious look.
Zafran quickly shook his head. No, other people should not know if the hook is broken not because it is brittle eaten by age, but because it is cut by someone.
"No, I just wonder why you're so careless. It could be that in the future there will be another victim hit if not always checked," said Zafran looking for an excuse. He had to talk to Ryder one eye only if he talked about the matter, because it seemed like someone wanted to harm the man.
Moments later, Ryder and the others rushed out because they had received reports that medics had reached the factory.
Previously, Bayu had appealed for all workers to gather in a place that has been prepared so that they can check their health.
"Good morning Doctor, Sister. Thank you for coming to this place" Ryder said.
Yara and all her friends nodded with wide smiles. "This is all our duty, sir. So there's no need to feel awkward." Yara spoke formally.
Ryder smiled happily when she heard Yara's reply, and she immediately took them to the place where the workers were.
Everyone welcomed the arrival of the medics in a friendly manner. They were happy that Ryder had prepared this kind of medical examination, that man really was a leader who welfare all the workers like them.
"Sit down, I have to check on the boss before checking on the employees" Yara said as she watched Ryder go elsewhere.
"That's right, Mr. Ryder. You must first be examined, only us" said a man who is a manager at the factory.
Ryder nodded her head and sat down in front of Yara. "I know you miss me, Yara. That's why you're looking for excuses like this so you can linger with me." He whispered while leaning his head towards the woman.
Yara, who will be checking Ryder's blood pressure, tightens her tensimeter to make the man scream with a stifled voice.
"Are you going to kill me, Yara?" ryder asked in a whisper. His face was instantly flushed red because of what the woman was doing to make Zafran laugh, as well as Bayu who heard and saw what happened.
"Well, what do you mean?" yara asked, pretending not to understand. "I just want to check your blood pressure, so don't be afraid."
Zafran and Bayu grow increasingly tickled when they hear Yara's words, as well as those who are near them because Yara's voice sounds a little strong.
Ryder immediately turned to Zafran and Bayu with razor sharp gazes, making the two men instantly turn their faces while clenching their jaws.
"Si*dance. How dare they laugh at me!" Ryder became upset on her own. It was fortunate that the one who did it was Yara, otherwise she would definitely scold him for being embarrassed.
Yara herself smiled triumphantly because she could avenge Rayder's actions, even though the retaliation she did was nothing compared to the man's ignorance.
From a distance, there were a pair of eyes that were staring at Yara furiously. News of Ryder and the woman's closeness has spread throughout the village, especially Ryder's parents also know Yara well, then last night they also came together.
"Bad! Though I first liked Ryder, because of the arrival of the crafty woman Ryder so away from me. Just watch him!"
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Tbc.